João Pedro was a Fluminense product and was the torture of his former club in the semi -final of the World Cup. After having scored both goals for Chelsea in the 2-0 win, the striker said how he felt about hurting the team for which he was trained. He celebrated neither goals.
João Pedro, against Dazn: I am happy to score the first goal, but at the same time this championship was very important to them [Fluminense]I can't only apologize, but I am a professional, I am paid to score goals and today I was very happy to score the goals.
The striker acknowledged the mixed feelings about the torture spirit of his former club. Speaking with Cazétv, he apologized to the Tricolor fans and said he hopes to return to Fluminense one day.
João Pedro: A mix of feelings. I was happy to score the first and second goals for Chelsea, but I also felt sad when I met players and members of Griep who worked with me, others who came from the youth team and lived a special moment. Talking to them and seeing their sorrow is difficult because they have dreams, just as I did when I was here. I have to do my job and I scored two goals today.
I just want to apologize. I know this tournament was important to them, but it is also important to us. It is part of football. It didn't go the way they wanted, but that's how it is: if one side unfortunately starts to cry, I have to keep working, I hope to be able to come back one day. We cannot control the future, but the fans know how much I love the flu, I try to watch some games, but I am happy to see everyone again.